Moisture absorbent shower cap

ABSTRACT

A moisture absorbent shower cap for moisture absorption that includes: an outer layer; an inner absorbent insert, where the inner absorbent insert includes an absorbent material, which is adapted for absorbing moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap during use; a means to support the inner absorbent insert within the moisture absorbent shower cap; and an opening, where a user places the cap on the user&#39;s head through the opening. Preferably, the means to support the inner absorbent insert includes a pocket, where the pocket is made of material consistent with the moisture absorbent shower cap. Alternatively, the pocket is made of a mesh material and the inner absorbent insert may be further supported in the pocket through the use of a hook and loop fastener.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a moisture absorbent shower cap used to absorb moisture that may otherwise accumulate in the shower cap during use.

Description of Related Art

Many individuals who shower use shower caps to retain dry hair or a particular hairstyle while taking a shower. Shower caps are essential to many women when taking showers who normally are attempting to avoid moisture onto their hair while taking a shower. Exposure to water and moisture could diminish a user's hairstyle, so the primary objective of the shower cap is to cover the user's hair to avoid moisture exposure.

Shower caps come in various sizes and varieties. The typical shower cap includes an elastic band that surrounds the opening and a plastic or waterproof material that comprises the body of the cap. The elastic band helps to retain a tight fit of the cap over the user's head and the shower cap may include a single layer of plastic or more sophisticated shower caps have at least two layers of plastic. The shower cap in general can provide an effective means to avoid moisture into a user's hair while taking a shower.

One drawback to the use of a shower cap is the accumulation of moisture within the shower cap due to the heat and steam that is usually associated with a shower. Most individuals take hot showers in an enclosed area so the shower produces steam and moisture creating a humid environment both on the outside of the shower cap and within the shower cap due to the enclosed nature of the shower cap. Further heat released from the user's head may also increase moisture within the shower cap. Therefore, although an individual may be using a shower cap moisture may accumulate within the shower cap during use. It would consequently be advantageous to have a shower cap that is capable of absorbing moisture within the shower cap during use and therefore maintaining an even drier environment for the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a moisture absorbent shower cap for moisture absorption that includes: an outer layer; an inner absorbent material, where the inner absorbent material is adapted for absorbing moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap during use; a means to support the inner absorbent insert within the moisture absorbent shower cap; and an opening, where a user places the cap on the user's head through the opening. Preferably, the means to support the inner absorbent insert includes a pocket, where the pocket is made of material consistent with the moisture absorbent shower cap. Alternatively, the pocket is made of a mesh material and the inner absorbent insert may be further supported in the pocket through the use of a hook and loop fastener.

The moisture absorbent shower cap according to the present invention is designed for people who temporarily straighten their hair with heat by changing the original state of the hair's hydrogen bonds. The moisture absorbent shower cap is designed to assist in increasing the longevity of temporary heat straitened hair. The absorbent shower cap extends the life of the heat straightened hair by removing the moisture from the scalp, preventing the moisture from being absorbed by the hair. Typically, during activities that cause users to emit moisture from the scalp, heat straitened hair will revert back to it's natural state. The present invention absorbs moisture away from the hair preventing the hair's hydrogen bonds from returning to their original form. Thus protecting the style of the hair.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a moisture absorbent shower cap in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows absorbent material within the moisture absorbent shower cap in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows an interior view of the moisture absorbent shower cap in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a moisture absorbent shower cap that includes an inner layer in the form of an absorbent material that absorbs moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap during use. This moisture absorbent material therefore alleviates the accumulation of moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap and creates a more effective moisture absorbent shower cap for the user.

In reference to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 is depicted. The Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 includes an Opening 32 surrounded by an elastic band. The Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 includes an Outer Layer 35 as shown in FIG. 1. Further within the inner portion of the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 is Absorbent Material 30 that actively absorbs moisture away from the user's hair. A more clear view of this Absorbent Material 30 is depicted in FIG. 2. Preferably, the Absorbent Material 30 is contained within an inner pocket 33 with the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 as shown in FIG. 3. Further, within the Inner Pocket 33, a means to support this Absorbent Material 30 within the Inner Pocket 33 may be provided. An example of a supporting means include hook and loop fastenings connecting the Absorbent Material 30 to an inner surface of the Inner Pocket 33. The Inner Pocket 33 may include a surface consistent with the material of the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100 or alternatively, a mesh surface may be provided for the Inner Pocket 33. In the preferred embodiment, the Absorbent Material 30 functions to absorb internal moisture within the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100. The Inner Pocket 33 creates a buffering area to between the Outer Layer 35 and inner compartment of the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100. This buffering area absorbs internal moisture with the Moisture absorbent shower cap 100

Examples of the material used to create the Absorbent Material 30 includes cotton, absorbent granular gel material, dessicant materials including silica gel, calcium oxide, calcium sulfate, nylon, wicking porous plastic and polyether sulfites. These particular materials may be used individually or in combination in order to create the absorbing material within the moisture absorbent shower cap. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A moisture absorbent shower cap for moisture absorption comprising: a. an outer layer; b. an inner absorbent material, where the inner absorbent material is adapted for absorbing moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap during use; c. a means to support the inner absorbent insert within the moisture absorbent shower cap; and d. an opening, where a user places the cap on the user's head through the opening.
 2. The moisture absorbent shower cap according to claim 1, where the means to support the inner absorbent insert includes a pocket.
 3. The moisture absorbent shower cap according to claim 2, where the pocket is made of material consistent with the moisture absorbent shower cap.
 4. The moisture absorbent shower cap according to claim 2, where the pocket is made of a mesh material.
 5. The moisture absorbent shower cap according to claim 2, where the inner absorbent insert is further supported in the pocket through the use of a hook and loop fastener.
 6. The moisture absorbent shower cap according to claim 1, where the absorbent material is selected from the group consisting of cotton, absorbent granular gel material, desiccant materials including silica gel, calcium oxide, calcium sulfate, nylon, wicking porous plastic and polyether sulfites. 